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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,965.74, 19,449.83 and 10,047.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,965.74, 19,449.83 and 10,047.31 is: 15,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,965.74 : 19,449.83 = 10,047.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,965.74/19,449.83 = 10,047.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,965.74x = 19,449.83 × 10,047.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,965.74x = 195,418,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,418,447.95/12,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,071.91

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